According to Circana analysts, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the best-selling game in the United States last year, extending the Call of Duty franchise's reign atop the U.S. market leaderboards to an impressive sixteen consecutive years.
Meanwhile, EA Sports' College Football 25, released on consoles in July, claimed the title of the most popular sports game in the U.S. While overall U.S. gamer spending dipped slightly in 2024, experiencing a 1.1% year-over-year decrease, Circana attributes this decline to reduced hardware demand. Interestingly, spending on add-ons and services saw a contrasting increase of 2% and 6%, respectively.
Black Ops 6 and Warzone 2 are set to launch their second season on January 28th, promising an exciting ninja-themed experience and a thrilling crossover with the iconic "Terminator" universe.
Critical acclaim has lauded Black Ops 6's diverse missions, effectively avoiding monotony and consistently surprising players throughout the campaign. The game's shooting mechanics and completely revamped movement system—allowing characters to run in any direction and shoot while falling or lying prone—have received high praise. The campaign's approximate eight-hour playtime has also been favorably received, deemed neither too short nor too long by many reviewers. This positive feedback extends to many gamers, who especially lauded the zombies mode and the overall campaign experience.
However, Black Ops 6 hasn't been without its detractors. A significant portion of Steam complaints center around technical issues. Reviews frequently cite game crashes and unreliable server connections, hindering progress through the story mode.
